June Byrne Spencer (age 98) died peacefully in her home in Chevy Chase, MD, on October 13. Born and raised in Bay City, Texas, she came to Washington to attend Arlington Hall School. She worked for the federal government during the New Deal years, and as a State Department employee she was posted to Madrid…
If you’ve been a member of AAFSW for any time at all, it is likely that you have come across Patricia Linderman, whether you’ve seen her name or met her in person. Patricia has played a huge role in many aspects of AAFSW over the years and it is our privilege to announce that she…
Stephanie Arnold: “A Firm Believer in the Value of EFM Employment” Stephanie Arnold, former Human Resources Officer (HRO) and Financial Management Officer in Dublin, will receive AAFSW’s 2015 Champions of Career Enhancement for EFMs (CCE-EFM) Award on November 10. The award includes a cash stipend of $750. We interviewed Ms. Arnold by e-mail about…
While challenging, returning to the U.S. for an assignment for those born and raised here is an opportunity to spend more time with friends and family, to familiarize children with their home culture, and become reacquainted with the latest trends and styles. For foreign born spouses, however, a domestic tour is not “coming home” since…
Through advocacy within the State Department and Congress, we established the Family Liaison Office, supported the establishment of the Overseas Briefing Center (now known as the Transition Center), Around the World in a Lifetime (AWAL), and the Foreign Service Youth Foundation, among other organizations. We staff a Housing referral office in the State Department, operate…
Join us for the 2015 AAFSW Halloween party on October 30! AAFSW and the Foreign Born Spouses Group cordially invite you and your spouse or friend to a fun and festive Halloween party, so get ready and choose your costumes! Although costumes are optional, we will have prizes for the best, the most original, and…
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